RCB and MI’s rivalry is one that has brought high drama and iconic moments. Their rivalry has stirred passion and competition to IPL matches alike. Royal Challengers Cricket vs Mumbai Indians Team Match Scorecard highlights some of these unforgettable clashes.
AB de Villiers and Kieron Pollard produced one of the most satisfying team totals ever seen in IPL history, while Jasprit Bumrah stood out with some outstanding bowling in the death overs.
| Date | Venue | Result | RCB Score | MI Score | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | Wankhede Stadium | RCB won by 12 runs | 221/5 (20) | 209/9 (20) | Rajat Patidar |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Dharamsala | MI won by 7 wickets | 241/7 (17/20) | 242/3 (17.3) | – |
| May 12, 2024 | Bengaluru | MI won by 6 wickets | 187/9 (20) | 188/4 (18.3) | – |
| May 10, 2015 | Abu Dhabi | MI won by 5 wickets | 164/6 (20) | 166/5 (19.1) | – |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Chennai | RCB won by 2 wickets | 159/9 (20) | 160/8 (20) | – |
RCB vs MI
After an inauspicious start, Royal Challengers Bangalore finally appeared capable of competing at Wankhede. But they would need both hard work and some luck on their side to succeed.
RCB batsmen have not produced much in the middle overs, causing all kinds of trouble for themselves. Suryakumar Yadav mistimes an ambitious shot that sails straight up in the air; Jitesh Sharma leaps for it but is denied by umpire as not out.
Josh Hazlewood squanders an opportunity for RCB by bowling an innocuous over without yielding any runs, which could prove pivotal in this match! Krunal Pandya comes on as Krunal Pandya for one last over and tension is building! This contest promises to be unforgettable!
IPL 2021
On April 9th, the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off, pitting reigning champions Mumbai Indians against season one winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The Indian Premier League is the world’s premier T20 tournament and has attracted some of the world’s premier cricketers to India for competition. Attracted by lucrative purses and the opportunity to test themselves against some of the greatest talent, many have found it impossible to resist participating.
In 2021, the IPL expanded with two more teams — Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants — bringing its total count up to 10. The top four teams from each group advance to the playoff stage where they participate in Qualifier 1 matches; those that win advance directly into the final while any remaining two face off against one another in an Eliminator round.
IPL 2022
With two new teams – Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – joining IPL 2022, and several squad changes following its mega auction, IPL 2022 promises both familiarity and newness in equal measures. Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler’s return from Rajasthan makes their presence felt, creating yet another formidable threat within its ranks.
Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood could miss the first three matches due to family commitments; Jasprit Bumrah will face off against Virat Kohli as one of RCB’s key rivals.
MI’s Wankhede Stadium will play host to most of their 55 matches this season, while four matches will take place at DY Patil Sports Academy and Brabourne Stadium outside Mumbai. Here is their complete schedule for league phase matches:
IPL 2025
The 2025 Indian Premier League season kicked off on March 22. Boasting 74 matches including four playoff matches, it promises to be an action-packed race to claim one of four orange or purple caps at stake.
RCB and MI have not won an IPL title in five seasons; while SRH, DC, KKR and RR have each won three. The top four teams will enter playoffs, starting with Qualifier 1 on May 29, Eliminator on June 3 and the Final on June 3.
RCB have appointed Shreyas Iyer as their new captain, while Mahela Jayawardene returns to MI after leading them from 2017-2022 – during which time they won three IPL titles. Rahul Dravid will lead Royal Challengers while Shubman Gill will captain Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2026
IPL teams are taking advantage of the trade window to hone their squads ahead of the 2026 mini-auction. The system enables franchises to trade players without incurring auction purse penalties; player consent is considered, but ultimately franchise decisions are finalized. Financially strong franchises can use this system to leverage resources in order to secure star talent before auction day arrives.
Hazlewood had an outstanding second over, bowling one wicket and six in succession to remove Santner and Chahar from their respective innings. Harmanpreet then missed a cut that denied her another fifty, which Tim David caught at long-on. With MI needing 19 off three balls to secure victory for RCB, Krunal Pandya was trusted with bowling the final over. In that over, Krunal Pandya managed to take two wickets while also recording one six!
IPL 2027
IPL (Indian Premier League) is one of the world’s premier Twenty20 franchise cricket tournaments. Comprised of two phases – round robin group stage followed by single elimination knockout stage – teams use data analytics to maximize player performance and create strategic plans, using it to identify strengths and weaknesses of opposition players, optimize training programs and boost batting skills.
The Indian Premier League season will kick off on March 14 and run through May 25, providing fans with two-and-a-half months of action-packed cricket action.
This timeframe should ensure minimal overlap with other international cricket events; furthermore, England’s centrally contracted players will all be fully available throughout the entirety of their contract, along with those from South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
The Indian Premier League boasts an unprecedented media rights deal worth an estimated $6.2 billion – higher than any other professional sports league worldwide.
IPL 2028
The IPL has long been lauded for its high-energy format and summer schedule, yet may soon resemble football league seasons in terms of structure. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently revealed discussions are currently taking place to expand to 94 matches for an expanded home-and-away season format.
Dhumal noted that an expanded IPL remains possible; its implementation will depend on when media rights cycles occur in future years.
The BCCI is also exploring whether or not to add new franchises to the IPL, although no plans have been set forth at this time. Dhumal believes 10 teams is sufficient for now and wants to keep it that way.
IPL 2029
The IPL (Indian Premier League) Twenty20 cricket tournament features ten teams. Its format comprises a round-robin group stage followed by single elimination knockout stage; Mumbai Indians currently reign supreme, having won five titles outright; they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025’s final and ended their title drought!
RCB were off the mark early with their bat, with Kohli hitting boundaries and reaching 13,000 career T20 runs. Josh Hazlewood struck again in the penultimate over, dispatching Hardik Pandya.
MI will have to select their No 3 batsman carefully; Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks may be top candidates, while Jasprit Bumrah could prove invaluable should rain disrupt proceedings.
IPL 2030
IPL’s brand value has seen a 12.9% boost this year to $18.5 billion thanks to the media-rights cycle and sponsorship deals worth more than Rs48,390-crore and its standalone value also increasing significantly.
Houlihan Lokey research indicates that, despite competition from several T20 leagues worldwide, the IPL still draws incredible viewer numbers. According to their 2025 final attendance study, 253 million unique viewers watched 21.8 billion minutes on television and digital platforms – making it one of the highest-attended T20 matches ever!
IPL 2031
IPL (India Premier League) Twenty20 tournament features some of the greatest cricketers worldwide. Beginning with a group stage where teams compete against one another to earn points, with the one with most points going onto semi-finals; then once that round has concluded the winner goes onto play in final that determines who is champion.
IPL is one of the world’s most acclaimed and profitable cricket leagues, boasting a net worth exceeding $10 billion. Media rights for IPL events have been sold to global broadcasters while sponsorship agreements worth millions of dollars have also been signed.
On Monday, the International Cricket Council issued its inaugural Invitation to Tender for media rights for itself – fresh off the unprecedented deal for IPL media rights – and quickly attained record bids from bidders.
It expressed confidence that premium content remains in demand among viewers; for now IPL will remain as an 11-team competition; however the ICC remains open to expanding it without diluting quality or its original vision.
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